To help you get the most out of your visit, QBG instructors are available to guide tours for classes Pre-K to 12 through garden exhibits that provide unique learning opportunities. Botanical displays, which vary from year to year, provide a showcase of environmental, botanical, and cultural themes. Our permanent gardens include the Bee Garden with working hives, as well as the Woodland, Herb, and Perennial Gardens plus our new Urban Farm.

Explore cities of the future by touring a modern-day prototype of green architecture. Visit our award-winning Green Building that uses sunlight and the Earth's energy for power, smart materials for sustainable harvesting and occupant health, and techniques that embrace existing local ecosystems. The Building and the Sustainable Landscapes surrounding it are leading the way for the transformation of NYC into a healthier, more environmentally responsible city.

These tours offer an excellent opportunity for groups to explore Queens BotanicalGarden at their own pace and investigate the specific exhibit areas that complement theirclassroom studies. To enrich the experience, a map and suggested activities will be providedwith pre-trip information. Self Guided Tours are available Tuesdays through Sundays withadvanced registration; pre-payment is required.

$45 per tour if you register in advance. Without advance registration you will be entited to the group rate of 20% off for groups of 10 or more.